Things to do in Florence
Florence Wine Tour91 optionsDay Trips from Florence14 optionsFlorence Walking Tour171 optionsFlorence Museum Tours33 optionsFlorence City Tour8 optionsVineyard Tour Florence12 optionsFlorence Vespa Tour9 optionsPitti Palace Tickets37 optionsBoboli Gardens Tickets17 optionsPalazzo Vecchio Tickets43 optionsVasari Corridor Tours8 optionsFlorence Food Tour133 options
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Florence: Private Walking Tour & Skip-the-Line David TicketsYou’ll start your private Florence walking tour right from your hotel, guided by an art historian who brings every corner to life—from Ponte Vecchio’s goldsmiths to skipping lines at Accademia for Michelangelo’s David. You’ll taste local rhythms in Oltrarno and see why so many people fall for this city without even trying.
Tuscany: Brunello & Montepulciano Wine Safari Day TripYou’ll ride offroad through Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia with a local guide, tasting Brunello in Montalcino cellars and Vino Nobile in Montepulciano’s family-run winery. Enjoy lunch by ancient thermal springs in Bagno Vignoni and free time wandering Pienza’s artisan shops. It’s less about rushing between sights than soaking up flavors, stories, and landscapes you’ll remember long after you leave.
Florence Private Tour with a Local: Highlights & Hidden GemsA private walking tour of Florence built entirely around your interests, with a local host who designs the route after you share what draws you. You complete a short online form after booking; your guide reaches out to craft a personalized itinerary that might include Ponte Vecchio, Sant'Ambrogio Market, Piazza della Signoria, Oltrarno's artisan district, or hidden corners only locals know. The experience is flexible on duration (2 to 6 hours) and start time, and your host can meet you on foot at a central accommodation. Walking is the primary mode; public transport may be used between distant stops at additional cost.Is it for me?Choose the duration that fits your schedule: a 2-hour walk for a quick taste of a neighborhood, or a full 6-hour day to move slowly through multiple districts and stop for a market browse or a coffee. The personalization form means you're not following someone else's script—your guide builds the route around what actually interests you, so you spend your time on Renaissance palazzos or food markets or artisan studios, not on the things that bore you.
Cinque Terre Day Trip: Coastal Villages by Train & BoatA full-day guided tour from Florence to Cinque Terre takes you through five UNESCO-listed coastal villages—Manarola, Vernazzo, Monterosso and Riomaggiore—by bus, train and boat, with a professional English-speaking guide and a group kept under 25 people. The boat service runs April through mid-October, weather permitting; when boats are not operating, trains connect the villages instead. A moderate fitness level helps, as the villages sit on steep terrain and involve walking narrow streets and stairs.Is it for me?Book this if you want to visit all five villages in a single day using local trains and boats—your guide coordinates the connections so you move seamlessly between each stop.
Florence: Accademia, Uffizi & Walking Tour with Private GuideYou’ll walk Florence with a private guide who brings art and history to life—from standing right in front of Michelangelo’s David to gazing up at the Duomo and crossing Ponte Vecchio. After a local lunch break, step inside the Uffizi Gallery for masterpieces by Botticelli and Caravaggio. Expect moments that linger long after you leave.
Florence Countryside: Private Cooking Class with Fabio & PickupYou’ll join Fabio and Christiane in their warm countryside home near Florence for a private Italian cooking class — rolling fresh pasta, tasting their own olive oil, sharing laughs over local wine, then lingering over a homemade meal at their kitchen table. Expect flour on your hands and stories you’ll want to remember.
Florence City to Airport: Private Transfer 24/7 PickupYou’ll feel looked after from your Florence hotel door all the way to the airport terminal—no waiting around, no stress about traffic or heavy bags. Your local driver handles everything, even those awkward early morning pickups. It’s a gentle way to say goodbye to Florence—and maybe catch one last glimpse of sunrise over the rooftops.
Private Chianti, Siena & San Gimignano tour from FlorenceA private minivan tour from Florence visits Piazzale Michelangelo, Siena's Piazza del Campo, a Chianti winery, and the UNESCO-listed towers of San Gimignano, with a driver who customizes the route and timing to your interests. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours and includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and bottled water; wine tasting and lunch at the winery are optional at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you don't have a car or prefer not to drive Tuscan roads yourself. The driver handles navigation and timing, so you focus on the views, the wine, and the medieval towns instead of the route.
Florence San Lorenzo Food Tour: 3.5 hours, 6 stopsA 3.5-hour guided food tour of Florence's San Lorenzo neighborhood with a live English-speaking guide, stopping at six local spots to taste lampredotto, hand-made pasta, Tuscan cheeses, cold cuts, gelato and a surprise regional dish. The route moves through narrow Roman streets and the historic market area, ending at a family-run pastry shop. Infants can ride in a stroller; moderate fitness is needed for the walking and narrow passages.Is it for me?This is a shared group tour with a live guide leading the route and explaining the food and history as you go, which suits anyone who wants to understand why these dishes matter to Florence rather than just taste them. If you prefer to explore at your own pace or want a private group, look for a self-guided food walk or a private tour option instead.
Florence: David & Uffizi Gallery Semi-Private Tour 8 Guests MaxYou’ll walk Florence with a small group and an expert guide—see Michelangelo’s David up close, trace Renaissance history at Piazza del Duomo, touch centuries-old statues at Piazza della Signoria, then wander through the Uffizi Gallery after lunch. Expect art that feels alive and stories you’ll want to retell back home.
Florence to Chianti: Wine Roads, San Gimignano & Lunch TourYou’ll ride from Florence into classic Chianti villages with a local guide, taste Tuscan wines straight from family cellars, wander medieval San Gimignano on your own time, then share lunch at a working farmhouse. Expect laughter over bruschetta, stories from winemakers, and moments where Tuscany just feels close—you might not want to leave.
Florence: Private Walking Tour with Uffizi & Ponte VecchioYou’ll wander Florence with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story—from bustling markets to quiet medieval lanes. See Brunelleschi’s Dome up close, cross Ponte Vecchio as jewelers chat nearby, and end at grand Pitti Palace with your mind full of Renaissance secrets. This private walking tour includes hotel pickup so you can just step outside and start living it.
Florence walking tour: Renaissance secrets with a local guideA small-group walking tour of Florence led by a local guide in English, covering the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. You walk the historic center on foot, hearing the untold stories of the city's most powerful residents—the Medici family and Dante—while a licensed guide provides context the architecture alone does not. Radios and headsets are included so you hear clearly even in crowded streets. The tour runs one hour and departs from the Italy Pass Store at Via de' Pucci 37.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the stories behind Florence's most famous landmarks without spending hours researching them yourself or navigating the crowds alone. The one-hour format fits a free afternoon, and the headset means you do not have to choose between staying close to the group and hearing what the guide is saying. Choose the Accademia Gallery option instead if you want to spend more time inside a museum with the same guide.
Florence Cooking: Gluten-Free Pasta Class with Local ChefYou’ll join a small group in Florence for a hands-on gluten-free pasta class led by a certified local chef. Choose your menu together, learn new techniques using natural flours, sip local wine as you cook, then share your creations over lunch or dinner — an experience you’ll remember every time you make pasta at home.
Fiesole tour from Florence: Roman Theater & hilltop viewsA guided tour from Florence through the hills of Fiesole—the "Mother of Florence"—visiting the Roman Theater, Piazza Mino (the ancient Forum), and the Convent of San Francesco at the summit for panoramic views over the entire city and Arno valley. The route includes private transportation and a stop at Piazzale Michelangelo, the most famous observation point in Florence. Live guide in English, Spanish or Italian; children welcome from age 6.Is it for me?This tour works well for a first-time visitor with a free morning or afternoon, or for anyone who wants to see Fiesole's ancient sites and Florence's best panoramas without navigating buses or planning the route yourself. The private transportation and fixed stops mean the day unfolds without decisions, leaving you free to absorb each place.
Florence Hills E-Bike Tour: Tuscan countryside from OltrarnoA 2.5-hour e-bike tour from the Oltrarno neighborhood in Florence into the surrounding Tuscan Hills, with a professional guide leading a small group (max 10 riders) past San Miniato al Monte, a Medici villa, and the ancient village where Galileo lived. The tour includes an e-bike and helmet, and stops at a working olive oil farm for a tasting with fresh bread—or artisanal gelato on Mondays when the farm is closed. Minimum age is 14 and riders must be comfortable on a bike; the route covers about 7 miles with hills.Is it for me?Book this if you want to ride into Tuscan hills from central Florence without a car—the e-bike handles the climbs, so you can cover real distance in 2.5 hours even without recent riding experience.
Tuscany: Chianti Wine Tour & San Gimignano with 2 TastingsYou’ll taste up to nine Tuscan wines at two family-run wineries in Chianti, sample truffle oil and aged balsamic vinegar, and wander medieval San Gimignano’s streets with time for gelato or quiet moments by the basilica. With roundtrip transport and an English-speaking guide handling all the details, you can just relax into the rhythm of Tuscany—and maybe discover your new favorite wine along the way.
Florence: Accademia Gallery Fast Track Entry & DavidYou’ll skip the long lines at Florence’s Accademia Gallery and head straight inside with a local host greeting you at the door. Stand face-to-face with Michelangelo’s David (it really is different in person), wander through sculpture halls and music rooms, and take your time soaking up centuries-old art without feeling rushed. That quiet awe? You’ll remember it.
Florence to Val d'Orcia: Pienza, Montalcino & Monteriggioni Day TourYou’ll wind through Tuscany from Florence to Pienza’s quiet streets scented with pecorino, sip Brunello di Montalcino in its hilltop town, and walk atop Monteriggioni’s medieval walls with a local guide—all in one full day. Expect laughter, small surprises, and moments you’ll want to linger over long after you’re back home.
Florence: Pizza & Gelato Making Class Oltrarno KitchenYou’ll roll up your sleeves in Florence’s Oltrarno for a hands-on pizza & gelato class led by a local chef. Shape dough, craft two fresh gelato flavors, then share laughs and stories over your homemade meal—with Prosecco or soda included. It’s casual, lively, and you’ll walk away with new skills (and maybe flour on your shirt).
